Engages, Educates, and Empowers
New Filmmakers
Film industry professionals teach and mentor students, young and old, to step out of their comfort zone and tell their stories. We unleash untapped creativity and encourage a new generation of working filmmakers to transform the culture of the industry.


Fairleigh Dickinson University
​FDU is a center of academic excellence dedicated to the preparation of world citizens through global education. Their world-class film department offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees with a focus on cinematic narrative storytelling. The program features concentrations in directing, cinematography, and editing, alongside courses in screenwriting, production, and post-production, utilizing professional-grade equipment. They also provide a combined BA/MFA program and a low-residency MFA in Film.


ValleyArts
ValleyArts is an umbrella organization working together with residents, merchants and arts organizations dedicated to building a vital and creative place to live and work. We are located on the border of Orange and West Orange around the NJ Transit Highland Avenue Train Station, in the neighborhood known as the Valley Arts District.
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Orange NJ Public Schools
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The Orange Public School District in collaboration with all stakeholders is responsible for promoting the academic, social, emotional and personal success of all students.
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With a commitment to academic excellence, the district provides teachers, families, and administrators the tools needed for all students to reach their full potential.
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The district serves all students in our schools, acknowledging their unique backgrounds, cultural perspectives and learning styles.
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The district recognizes that curiosity, discipline, integrity, responsibility and respect are necessary for success.
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New Jersey Council on the Arts and Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs
This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and administered by the Essex County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs. www.jerseyarts.com


